{"product_id":"hpe-san-switch-8-80-power-pack-plus-48-port","title":"HPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+ 48-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+ — Enterprise-Grade 48-Port Fibre Channel Storage Networking\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e48-port managed switch\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise storage area networks requiring dense, reliable connectivity. This \u003cstrong\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers full-duplex capability and advanced fabric management, making it ideal for data centers that demand scalable SAN infrastructure with redundant power and hot-plug availability. Built for 2U rack-mountable deployments, it combines Brocade Fabric OS software with enterprise-class performance monitoring and zoning capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 ports of 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for high-density storage networking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull duplex capability with auto-sensing per device for optimized performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Brocade Fabric OS software with comprehensive zoning and fabric management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant, hot-plug internal power supplies for maximum uptime and availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended fabric support for multi-switch SAN deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-time performance monitoring and diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2U rack-mountable form factor for space-efficient data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaged switch architecture with enterprise-grade security and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM872BR#AC3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rack-Mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrocade Fabric OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant, Hot-Plug Internal PSUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto-Sensing, Zoning, Performance Monitoring, Extended Fabrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the HPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+ used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+ is a \u003cstrong\u003emanaged Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for enterprise storage area networks. It provides 48 ports of 8Gb connectivity to connect storage arrays, servers, and fabric switches in high-performance SAN environments, supporting both single-fabric and extended multi-switch deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports does this 48-port managed switch have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis switch features \u003cstrong\u003e48 ports of 8Gb Fibre Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e connectivity, enabling high-density storage networking for enterprise data centers. Each port supports full-duplex communication with auto-sensing capabilities for flexible device compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this 8Gb Fibre Channel switch reliable for mission-critical environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+ includes \u003cstrong\u003eredundant, hot-plug internal power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e, advanced Brocade Fabric OS management, real-time performance monitoring, and comprehensive zoning capabilities. These features ensure maximum uptime, fault tolerance, and visibility across your storage network infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+ suitable for rack-mountable deployments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this \u003cstrong\u003erack-mountable 2U switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimized for standard data center rack installations. Its compact form factor combined with 48-port density makes it ideal for space-constrained environments requiring enterprise-grade SAN connectivity and management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41636032151627,"sku":"AM872BR#AC3","price":69985.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-san-switch-8-80-power-pack-plus-48-port","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}